How do we stay grounded, inspired, and connected in a world of uncertainty? How do we transform overwhelm into meaningful action?
Join us for an experiential introduction to The Work That Reconnects, a pioneering framework developed by Joanna Macy to help us navigate the challenges of our time with resilience and clarity.
The Work that Reconnects is a powerful body of work that equips us with tools and resources to help us process the weight of our grief for everything that’s happening in the world, from the climate crisis to wars and injustice. By honouring and holding space for our despair, we are able to reconnect with our inner wisdom, courage, and sense of belonging, realigning us with ‘what is ours to do
This is an opportunity for those new to the Work to learn about it and experience it, as well as for those familiar with the four-part spiral to encounter the expanded spiral of the Work that Reconnects.
The expanded spiral focuses on social awareness and systems of oppression, dismantling oppressive structures and true liberation for all beings and is, for many, the missing piece that they were looking for.
This is a workshop in two parts - Part 1 on the 18th of November (4-6pm) and part 2 on the 25th November (4-6pm). Times are listed in UK time; please check your timezone before registering. You will need to attend both sessions.
COST: We are offering this course at £60. However, we don’t want anybody to be turned away for lack of funds, so please get in touch with us - we always offer free spaces as long as we are able to cover our time in a way that feels respectful to ourselves, each other and the Work.
Join us if you:
Are a facilitator of the Work that Reconnects or are familiar with it, but want to learn more about the expanded spiral
Are interested in learning more about incorporating the Work that Reconnects into your work/practice, or are considering becoming a facilitator
Feel depressed, anxious, angry or numb about everything that’s happening in our world and don't know what to do next
Have been feeling alone in feeling the weight of everything happening in the world and are seeking community
Just miss us and want to support what we do!
A little more information:
The Work that Reconnects is a powerful body of work that equips us with tools and resources to help us process the weight of our grief for everything that’s happening in the world, from the climate crisis to wars and injustice. By honouring and holding space for our despair, we are able to reconnect with our inner wisdom, courage, and sense of belonging, realigning us with ‘what is ours to do’.
“The sorrow, grief, and rage you feel is a measure of your humanity and your evolutionary maturity. As your heart breaks open there will be room for the world to heal.” Joanna Macy
The Work that Reconnects guides us through the “Spiral”, which helps us to face the challenges of the world with new eyes and a sense of rootedness, belonging and energy. The spiral begins with Gratitude - what are we grateful for having witnessed and experienced in this world? Then, we Honour our Pain for the World. All too often we bury and ignore our pain, numbing ourselves because the cost of feeling it is too high. By allowing the pain to speak, we also realise that we are capable of feeling for something far beyond our ‘selves’ as we have come to perceive them. Recognising our interconnectedness to life, we begin to Perceive with New and Ancient Eyes, enabling us to Go Forth into the actions that call to us.
In 2024, the book Coming Together in the Great Turning was published, which contains an updated version of the Work that Reconnects. This includes three new elements of the Spiral as developed by Mutima Imani: self-awareness, systems of oppression, and liberation. We invite you to join us as we explore these elements and to feed into the ongoing evolution of the Work.
About Us:
Gwyneth Jones is a facilitator and coach navigating the place where Deep Adaptation, climate change, psychology and earth-based spirituality meet. She has recently returned to her homeland of North Wales after heeding the call of the land. Gwyneth teaches, writes, and holds spaces for processing our emotions around the metacrisis.
Shayontoni Rhea Ghosh is a multi-disciplinary artiste and a facilitator of healing space. She lives and works in Hyderabad, India; and is inspired by water, light, clouds and dogs. She approaches gnosis as a dedicated and earnest student, and is driven by the wish to build an accessible infrastructure for community care.
After facilitating workshops and courses around the Work that Reconnects together over the last five years, they have created Banduri, a partnership whose mission is to create spaces of connection and healing and provide quality resources for navigating the Great Turning. We support people in tapping into their wisdom and resilience, connecting with their full selves, and living authentically to thrive as much as possible in the great unravelling.
Testimonials of Gwyneth and Shayontoni’s offerings:
“I truly love the way Shayontoni and Gwyneth bring themselves into the circle and how they trust the wisdom of the circle to be the wise teacher. There is a real sense of mutual respect and honouring of each person's contribution.”
“This class was really important for me to touch into the feelings that I have been having about climate change (and the systemic problems that have caused it). It was so important to be able to get to hear others and to share with others my thoughts and feelings. I feel much more sane now and have more tools to help myself function in this world.”
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